Obituaries for April 2, 2014

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Beverly (Van Opstal) (Meade) Lashley

July 10, 1931 — March 25, 2014

Beverly Lashley was a resident of Tuolumne City for approximately 79 years and passed away at the age of 82 at Sonora Regional Medical Center on March 25, 2014.

Beverly was a teacher’s aide at Summerville Elementary School for approximately 6 years.

She was a member of the Methodist Church and enjoyed crafting, gardening and ceramics.

She is survived by her son and his wife, David and Linda Meade, of Sonora; daughters, Martha Ledbetter, of Red Bluff, and Linda Lozano, of Angels Camp; her sister, Joan Lewis of Yuba City; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

At Beverly’s request there will be no services.

Death notices

Death Notices in The Union Democrat are published free of charge. They include the name, age and town of residence of the deceased, the date of death; service information; and memorial contribution information. The deadline is noon the day before publication.

CLARK — Janet Clark, 77, of Sonora, died Tuesday at her home in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

HARLAN — A visitation for Gene Harlan, 92, of Twain Harte, who died Saturday at his home will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home, 225 E. Rose St., Sonora. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Little Chapel by-the-Sea in El Carmelo Cemetery in Pacific Grove. Burial will be at El Carmelo Cemetery. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

NORTON — Daniel Norton, 36, of Sonora, died Monday at his home. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.